Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Lil' Merl and the Dastardly Dragon by Liam Barrett (Flying Eye Books)
Lil' Merl and the Dastardly Dragon
Written and Illustrated byLiam Barrett
Published by Flying Eye Books
Purely on the strength of the amount of time Charlotte has spent with this book this week, "Lil' Merl and the Dastardly Dragon" is an absolute bloomin' marvel. Over the course of...
Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday - "Stunt Crow" by David Freedman and Mike Kelly (Amazon Self Published)
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Stunt Crow
Written by David Freedman
Illustrated by Mike Kelly
Published by Amazon Self Publishing Platform
This week's Indie-Pen Dance Wednesday book is such a lyrical delight to read aloud that we're getting quite carried away with how beautifully it reads.
"Stunt Crow"...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Jack and the Dreamsack by Laurence Anholt and Ross Collins (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Jack and the Dreamsack
Written by Laurence Anholt
Illustrated by Ross Collins
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Do you dream in colour? Dreamscapes and the realm of the mind are a fascinating subject for a children's book, because you can weave a story world that's limited only by...
Monday, 28 April 2014
Foxly's Feast by Owen Davey (Templar Publishing)
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Foxly's Feast
Written and Illustrated byOwen Davey
Published by Templar Publishing
We're big fans of wordless picture books. Even now, as Charlotte's reading skills mean that she often literally reads ANYTHING she can get her hands on, wordless books provide a challenge and allow for...
Friday, 25 April 2014
Celebrate 100 years of "Tarzan" with a fantastic range of books and merchandise to compliment the fabulous new "Tarzan" movie
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Get your best jungle hollers prepared - Tarzan is returning!
In the centenary year of Edgar Rice Burrough's enduring "Tarzan" stories, a new movie will once again revive the Lord of the Jungle for a whole new audience. "Tarzan" arrives in cinemas on May 2nd and you can join in with...
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 25th April 2014 - "Grandma's Gloves" by Cecil Castellucci and Julia Denos (Walker Books)
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Grandma's Gloves
Written by Cecil Castellucci
Illustrated by Julia Denos
Published by Walker Books
I really wish we had the opportunity to review Walker Books more often (hint hint massive hint!). I'd never heard of "Grandma's Gloves" before, but like quite a few of our library picks,...
Thursday, 24 April 2014
You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator by John Malam, David Salariya and David Antram (Salariya / Franklin Watts)
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator
Written by John Malam and David SalariyaIllustrated by David Antram
Published by Salariya / Franklin Watts
History buffs rejoice! We're taking another look at the excellent "You Wouldn't Want to Be" series, this time delving back into Ancient...
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Early Reader Roundup - Check out a trio of treats from OUP and Little, Brown
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Charlie Merrick's Misfits,
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Charlie Merrick's Misfits by Dave Cousins (Oxford University Press)
Now Charlotte's making the transition from picture books to "big and propah" readers, we've truly got the pick of some absolute smashers at the moment. They might take us a while to chip away at, but our reading...
The Usborne Introduction to Modern Art by Rosie Dickins (Usborne Books)
The Usborne Introduction to Modern Art
Written by Rosie Dickins
Published by Usborne Books
Phew! After Usborne's brilliant "My First Sticker Art Gallery" I wasn't sure how they'd produce a child-friendly guide to modern art. With roots in controversy, and the aim of provoking a reaction,...
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
My Very First Sticker Art Gallery by Sam Lake and Carles Ballesteros (Usborne Books)
My Very First Sticker Art Gallery
Written by Sam Lake
Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros
Published by Usborne Books
As a bit of an artsy fartsy type (if you'll pardon the expression) I'm always looking for ways to introduce Charlotte to the fabulous works of art, and fabulous artists...
Monday, 21 April 2014
The Tip Tap Dancing Cat by Joanna Boyle (Pavilion Children's Books)
The Tip Tap Dancing Cat
Written and Illustrated byJoanna Boyle
Published by Pavilion Children's Books
If ever there was a book that would instantly prove a hit with Charlotte, it's any book that combines "Strictly Come Dancing" style moves, with the world's slinkiest cat. Joanna Boyle's...
Friday, 18 April 2014
ReadItDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 18th April 2014 - "William and the Missing Masterpiece" by Helen Hancocks (Templar Publishing)
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William and the Missing Masterpiece
Written and Illustrated byHelen Hancocks
Published by Templar Publishing
It's a hard life sometimes, being an international cat of mystery. One plans a holiday but before one can even pack a pair of kipper slippers, one's special services are required....
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Bing and Nero by I.L. Williams and Inci Alper (Northern Phoenix Books)
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Bing and Nero
Written by I.L. Williams
Illustrated by Inci Alper
Published by Northern Phoenix Books
Charlotte loves Robots. Charlotte has the sort of love for Robots that gladdens this geek-dad's heart and though I'll readily acknowledge that I probably have a lot to do with this robotic...
Charlie Dog by Sue Pavey and Eleni Demetriou (Red Heart Books)
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Charlie Dog
Written by Sue Pavey
Illustrated by Eleni Demetriou
Published by Red Heart Books
We're squeezing in a review of a rather groovy book for younger children. Author Sue Pavey has come up trumps with this charming tale of a cheeky Westie called Charlie Dog.
Designed for children...
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Mr Miniscule and the Whale by Julian Tuwim and Bohdan Butenko (Book Island)
Mr Miniscule and the Whale
Written by Julian TuwimIllustrated by Bohdan Butenko
Published by Book Island
Legendary Polish poet and children's author Julian Tuwim wasn't a name I was familiar with until Book Island's reprint of one of his best-loved children's poems hit my doormat. Julian...
Monday, 14 April 2014
The Spy Book by Laura Buller, Joe Fullman, Ben Gilliland and Jim Pipe (Dorling Kindersley)
The Spy Book
Written and Illustrated byLaura Buller, Joe Fullman et al
Published by Dorling KindersleyCharlotte is drawn to any books about spying. This is a slightly worrying thing for a 6 year old to be obsessive about, but as a kid who grew up with those cool little spy kits (with...
Friday, 11 April 2014
ReaditDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 11th April 2014 - "The Queen's Hat" by Steve Antony (Hodder Children's Books)
The Queen's Hat
Written and Illustrated bySteve Antony
Published by Hodder Children's Books
Inspired by a news story about our beloved monarch nearly losing her hat on a blustery day at Grandson William's helicopter base in Anglesey, Steve Antony's fantastic debut for Hodder Children's...
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Standing In for Lincoln Green by David Mackintosh (HarperCollins Children's Books)
Standing in for Lincoln Green
Written and Illustrated byDavid Mackintosh
Published by HarperCollins Children's Books
There have been many, many children's books dealing with the sometimes thorny subject of imaginary friends. Trust David Mackintosh to come up with a wholly original approach...
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Barbapapa's Ark by Annette Tyson and Talus Taylor (Orchard Books)
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Barbapapa's Ark
Written by Annette Tyson
Illustrated by Talus Taylor
Published by Orchard Books
If someone had told me a year ago that Charlotte would become a huge Barbapapa fan, I'd have probably laughed in their faces. How could a groovy 70s character have any appeal - or for that...
The Castle of Fear (Puzzle Master Series) by Patrick Burston and Alastair Graham (Walker Books)
The Castle of Fear (Puzzle Master Series)
Written by Patrick Burston
Illustrated by Alastair Graham
Published by Walker Books
I loved books as a kid, well into my teens when I'd spend an inordinate amount of time in the playground with a couple of "Choose your own adventure" books...
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
100 Ideas for Dads who love their kids (but find them exhausting) by Willem Van Eekelen (Featherstone / Bloomsbury)
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100 Ideas for Dads Who Love Their Kids (but find them exhausting)
Written by Willem Van Eekelen
Illustrated by Sarah Ray
Published by Featherstone / Bloomsbury
I have chuckled, giggled and snorted my way through this book as I can wholly identify with Willem Van Eekelen. Willem...
Celebrities writing children's books - Wading into the fray...
Russell Brand. Soon to put his own spin on the Pied Piper of Hamelyn along with the awesome Chris Riddell
Here's a subject we've enjoyed seeing some hoo-ing and hah-ing about over the last few weeks. We didn't exactly help things with our April Fools story about Jeremy Clarkson...
Monday, 7 April 2014
Mr White by Yiting Lee (Hogs Back Books Ltd)
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Mr White
Written and Illustrated byYiting Lee
Published by Hogs Back Books Ltd
We're always on the look out for charming and original books during our visits to the local library. Sometimes books have a habit of ending up at the bottom of the book-cases, lost, unloved and rather forlorn...
Friday, 4 April 2014
Michelle Vinall's "Hurricane Lane" iPhone / iPad story app launches today!
A journey through your imagination, take a trip down "Hurricane Lane"
For tech-savvy kids who love a good story, April 4th sees the launch of the app version of Michelle Vinall's "Hurricane Lane" (which we reviewed as part of our Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday coverage a week or two ago)....
ReaditDaddy's Book of the Week - Week Ending 4th April 2014 - "The Giraffe, The Pelly and Me" by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake (Puffin Books)
The Giraffe, The Pelly and Me
Written by Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Published by Puffin Books
We're slowly working our way through Roald Dahl's amazing catalogue of stories, and I can't understand how we'd previously missed "The Giraffe, The Pelly and Me" as it's easily...
Thursday, 3 April 2014
The Great Googly Moogly by Courtney Dicmas (Child's Play)
The Great Googly Moogly
Written and Illustrated by
Courtney Dicmas
Published by Child's Play
We loved Courtney Dicmas' fabulously noisy and colourful book "Harold Finds a Voice" so it's great to see what she got up to next, this time with a fishy tale to warm the cockles of...
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Baby Animals Sticker Activities by Jonathan Litton and Matthew Isherwood (Little Tiger Press)
Baby Animals Sticker Activities
Written by Jonathan Litton
Illustrated by Matthew Isherwood
Published by Little Tiger Press
For some (well, Charlotte!) the end of term is a magical time, and with three weeks of holiday ahead to look forward to, lots of time to play! For me, it's a bit...
Indie Pen-Dance Wednesday - A riotous caper in "Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle" by Elsa Takaoka and Catherine Toenisson (Elsa Takaoka Publishing)
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Goo and Spot and the Do Not Wiggle Riddle
Goo and Spot in the Do Not Wiggle Riddle
Written by Elsa Takaoka
Illustrated by Catherine Toenisson
Published by Elsa Takaoka Publishing
We truly have been spoilt rotten by the sheer quality of self published and independently published titles we've covered so far this year but there's...
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Jeremy Clarkson - April Fool!
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April Fool
Alright, it wasn't very convincing was it - but April Fool! Our top exclusive story of the day was a gag.
But stranger things have happened, right? ...
My Little Box of Springtime Stories (Little Tiger Press)
My Little Box of Springtime Stories
Written and Illustrated by
Various Authors and Artists
Published by Little Tiger Press
This is a splendid little idea to celebrate the clocks springing forward, the onset of spring and of course all things easter-egg shaped (and hopefully...
Super Hair-O and the Barber of Doom by John Rocco (Disney Hyperion)
Super Hair-O and the Barber of Doom
Written and Illustrated by
John Rocco
Published by Disney Hyperion
With a crash, a zoom, and the odd "Spla-doosh!" a new superhero enters the children's book arena. Blessed with hirsute powers, meet Super Hair-O! This is the sort of book...
Jeremy Clarkson to write first Children's Picture Book for Caemembert Press
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Jeremy Clarkson - "Why should children miss out on some good old fashioned common sense?"
Outspoken Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is already a published author, but he's now turning his steely gaze to the world of children's picture books for a new series of titles coming soon...
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